delay
US /dɪˈle/
・UK /dɪˈleɪ/
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v.t.Transitive VerbTo wait some amount of time before doing something
They will have to delay the meeting once again
v.t.Transitive VerbTo do something later than is planned or expected
We need to delay our trip due to bad weather conditions
n.NounAction of being late or happening later
Because of the traffic, there was a delay before we could get there
v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop something from happening for a time
They will delay him until we are ready for his surprise party
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The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans
- The evidence seems to be the business actually is better if you can delay layoffs as long as possible,
The evidence seems to be the business actually is better if you can delay layoffs as long as possible,
- The evidence seems to be that business actually is better if you can delay layoffs as long as possible because you might save money on the cutting side,
The evidence seems to be that business actually is better if you can delay layoffs as long as possible because you might save money on the cutting side,
Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords
- As you can see, the mental demands on bilingual children are pretty heavy, and it does mean that some language milestones may show a delay when compared to a monolingual child,
As you can see, the mental demands on bilingual children are pretty heavy, and it does mean that some language milestones may show a delay when compared to a monolingual child,
- There is research showing that bilingualism is associated with a delay in Alzheimer's diagnosis.
There is research showing that bilingualism is associated with a delay in Alzheimer's diagnosis.
How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ
- And prosecutors say Trump directed Cohen to delay Daniels' payment until after the election,
And prosecutors say Trump directed Cohen to delay Daniels' payment until after the election,
- to delay Daniels' payment until after the election,
to delay Daniels' payment until after the election,
How The World's Tallest Statue Was Built
- And each panel is unique, requiring a clever tagging and numbering system to avoid confusion and delay on site.
And each panel is unique, requiring a clever tagging and numbering system to avoid confusion and delay on site.
- And each panel is unique, requiring a clever tagging and numbering system to avoid confusion and delay on site.
And each panel is unique, requiring a clever tagging and numbering system to avoid confusion and delay on site.
Why Does Texting Feel Different from Talking? | Otherwords
- Conversely, supposedly synchronous forms like cell phone and Zoom calls tend to have a slight delay that can throw a wrench into the normal conversational flow.
Conversely, supposedly synchronous forms like cell phone and Zoom calls tend to have a slight delay that can throw a wrench into the normal conversational flow.
- and Zoom calls tend to have a slight delay
and Zoom calls tend to have a slight delay
Body Language Experts Break Down Job Interview Etiquette | WIRED
- So we have sometimes a delay of a question,
So we have sometimes a delay of a question,
- So we have sometimes a delay of a question,
So we have sometimes a delay of a question,
iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!
- I think there may be a bit of a delay from the button press to the app opening, if I'm thinking about this correctly, like it's done in the past but I'll have to test that for the full review.
I think there may be a bit of a delay from the button press to the app opening, if I'm thinking about this correctly, like it's done in the past but I'll have to test that for the full review.
- I think there may be a bit of a delay from the button press to the app opening, if I'm thinking about this correctly.
I think there may be a bit of a delay from the button press to the app opening, if I'm thinking about this correctly.
Things Poland has but Taiwan doesn't!
- they won't have delay because of the traffic
they won't have delay because of the traffic
- they won't have delay because of the traffic
they won't have delay because of the traffic
Why Food Commercials Cost Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars | Big Business | Business Insider
- So quick-moving robots and tons of planning are essential to keep a shoot on schedule, because any delay could mean running over budget.
So quick-moving robots and tons of planning are essential to keep a shoot on schedule, because any delay could mean running over budget.
- because any delay could mean running over budget.
because any delay could mean running over budget.
Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review
- So, it's used to talk about delay a lot or
So, it's used to talk about delay a lot or